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Whether you have just a few chickens or a large, widely varied flock, a happy, healthy flock will be better socialized and will be more productive layers. Fortunately, happy and healthy go together and it is easy to keep chickens in superb condition with just a few easy steps. Provide Appropriate Space Chickens need adequate space both in the coop and in an outdoor run to be happy and healthy. The space should include plenty of roosting perches as well as shelter from winter winds and shade from summer sun as needed. An overcrowded space will be messier and can...

Ulcers – sores in the gastric lining of the stomach or colonic ulcers in the hindgut – can make feeding a horse a proper diet more challenging. With conscientious effort and thoughtful care, however, you can ensure your horse has the appropriate nutrition without aggravating this often painful condition. How Horses Get Ulcers The exact causes of ulcers in horses can be difficult to diagnose, but it is a widespread problem among all ages, genders, breeds, and conditions of horses. Stress is believed to be a strong factor in the development of ulcers, and horses that generate excessive stomach acid...

Whether you need to replace aging hens, want to increase the diversity of your poultry or just need a few more chickens to meet your needs or increase your profits, you must take great care when adding new chicks to your flock. Fortunately, if you understand the needs of new chicks and the hierarchy of your existing flock, you can successfully help both old and new chickens merge into one happy family. Problems When Growing Your Flock Several difficulties can arise when you try to add new chicks to an existing flock. Because chickens can be highly territorial, adding new...

Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It’s a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you’re new to the baby chicks game, then this article is for you. Raising chicks doesn’t have to be hard. With the right space and equipment along with proper care raising baby chicks can be easy, even for the inexperienced. Before taking the plunge, make sure you have the resources and approval to raise baby chicks. This means having the time and money to take care of them long term. In addition, check...

Your horse’s dietary needs will change throughout its life, but it can be tricky to switch horse feeds safely without stressing the animal or causing digestive upsets or nutritional imbalances. With the proper steps to change diets, however, you can minimize any problems and keep your horse well-fed. Why You May Need to Switch Horse Feeds There are many reasons why it may be necessary to change your horse’s feed. As the animal grows and matures, it will need a different diet – the nutritional needs of a foal are much different than that of a horse in its prime...